Daily Covid cases and deaths remain flat but hospital admissions plunge again as ‘more infectious’ sub-variant of Omicron continues to spread
- Another 94,326 positive tests were recorded in the past 24 hours, according to Government dashboard data
- There were also 439 Covid deaths registered across the country today — up by just one on 438 last Tuesday
- Latest hospital data shows 1,613 Britons admitted on January 21, marking a 15 per cent fall on previous week
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The UK’s daily Covid cases and deaths remained flat today as the fourth wave continues to plateau — but hospital admissions fell for the 10th day in a row.
Another 94,326 positive tests were recorded in the past 24 hours, according to Government dashboard data, which was virtually unchanged from the figure last Tuesday.
Infections have been flatlining for the past week with rising infections in primary schools and people returning to work thought to be playing a role.
There were 439 more Covid deaths registered today — up by just one on the 438 last week. The seven-day average number of fatalities is now 263, nearly five times fewer than this time last year.
Latest hospital data shows 1,613 Britons were admitted with Covid on January 21, marking a 15 per cent fall on the previous week.
While experts agree that the worst of Omicron is behind us, the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) has warned of a ‘long tail’ of infections because its so transmissible.
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